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Read Aloud Planning Template

Use this template to plan daily intentional read alouds to enhance students' knowledge, vocabulary, higher-order thinking, and cross-content connections.
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Henry Ford: Driving Change

Written by Lisa Greathouse

Engage students and bring history to life in the classroom with this script about Henry Ford's...

4th - 8th
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Metamorphosis of Medicine (STEM Careers)

Written by Sharon Coan

Explore the history of medicine and discover some of the inspiring career opportunities in this...

5th - 8th
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Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

Written by Pedro Martín

Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting...

5th - 9th
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The Elephant in the Room

Written by Holly Goldberg Sloan

It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to...

5th - 9th
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Credit-Lit: Credit 101 for Teens

Written by Dionne Perry

Credit scores impact every financial decision. It's important that teens understand early the...

7th - 12th

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept, make connections, and build comprehension.

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture, and lived experiences into classroom practices to enhance academic progress. Use this inventory to collect information about your students’ funds of knowledge. Then, use the planning worksheet to guide your unit planning and lesson development.

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Comic Book Strip

KA-POW! Use this comic book strip page to have your students create their very own action-packed comic. Encourage them to draw characters and add some fun dialogue. Go beyond the panels and unleash their creativity.

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Word Search

After reading Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations by...

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun...

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Young Authors Booklist

A list of recommended books written by young authors, ranging from 5 to 14 years old.

Poetry Collection Activity: Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam

The Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam is an interactive and inclusive activity designed for students from pre...

Poetry Collection Activity: Poem Collage

The Poem Collage activity is a creative and collaborative classroom project suitable for students...

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Word Search

After reading The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline by Clara MacCarald, use...

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the...

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Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World: (Books For Curious Kids)

Written by Riddleland
This book covers fascinating origin stories of 60 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered.
3rd - 8th

Hoot: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading. 

Hoot: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Hoot: Word Search

After reading Hoot by Carl Hiassen use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend...

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